west asia crisis

New Delhi, April 11 Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held discussions with Saudi Arabia's Trade Minister Majid bin Abdullah Al Qassabi on Saturday on ways to strengthen supply chains disrupted due to the West Asia crisis, after holding talks with his counterparts from the UAE...

Mumbai, April 11 The Maharashtra government has directed city gas distribution companies to activate 24/7 helplines and increase the number of centers processing applications for piped natural gas connections, amid the impact of the West Asia crisis on global energy supply chains.A Government...

New Delhi, April 10 Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal reviewed port operations on Friday and directed the Directorate General of Shipping to ensure complete transparency in shipping-related charges, saying this ongoing crisis in West Asia must not become an opportunity for profiteering...

Mumbai, April 10 India's foreign exchange reserves jumped by USD 9.063 billion to USD 697.121 billion for the week ended April 3, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday.In the previous reporting week, which ended on March 27, the overall reserves had dropped by USD 10.288 billion...

Mumbai, April 10 Global tech major Salesforce has not seen any impact of the West Asia crisis on its business in India, says the company's president and chief executive of South Asia, Arundhati Bhattacharya.The company, which focuses on sales, marketing, and customer engagement, believes that...

Gangtok, April 9 The Sikkim government said on Thursday that LPG supply to the state has now been restored to pre-crisis levels, and there is no shortage of cooking gas.Earlier, the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) had restricted LPG supply to 80 per cent due to a national shortage of...

New Delhi, April 9 The Ministry of Commerce held meetings with exporters on Thursday to discuss challenges related to packaging, shipping, and port operations amid the West Asia crisis, an official said.Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal chaired two meetings, which were attended by...

Mumbai, April 9 The Directorate General of Shipping has directed port authorities and terminal operators to immediately pass on concessions to exporters affected by their stranded shipments to West Asia.On March 7, the Shipping, Ports and Waterways Ministry proposed that ports may consider...

Joint Secretary in the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Satyaprakash T. L., stated today that the relevant departments are working closely together to ensure the uninterrupted supply of essential pharmaceutical inputs in the country. During an inter-ministerial briefing in New Delhi on the West...

Ludhiana, April 9 The country's merchandise exports are expected to decline by 2-3 per cent in 2025-26 due to global economic uncertainties, exacerbated by the West Asia crisis, according to FIEO.Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) President S C Ralhan said that the crisis may...

Washington, April 8 Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri launched the India-US Trade Facilitation Portal here on Wednesday as the two countries aim for a bilateral trade target of USD 500 billion.Misri, who is on a three-day visit to the US, launched the portal at a virtual event that was attended...

New Delhi, April 8 The Ministry of Steel announced on Wednesday that the international steel conference, scheduled for April 16-17 in the national capital, has been postponed due to disruptions in international participation caused by the West Asia crisis.In a statement, the Ministry of Steel...

Washington, Apr 8 US Ambassador to New Delhi, Sergio Gor, has said that he has discussed with President Donald Trump ways to build a "strong future" for India and the US.Gor met Trump over dinner on Tuesday. His meeting with President Trump coincided with the US and Iran agreeing to a two-week...

Mumbai, April 7 In a major relief to airlines, the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) announced on Tuesday a 25 per cent reduction in landing and parking charges across major airports.This reduction, which comes into immediate effect, will apply to all domestic flights for a period...

New Delhi, April 7 As the West Asia crisis reaches a critical flashpoint following Washington's ultimatum to Tehran, India on Tuesday advised its nationals in Iran to stay put for the next 48 hours.In an urgent advisory, the Indian embassy in Iran urged Indians to remain indoors and strictly...

New Delhi, April 7 The country's aluminium extrusion sector has significantly reduced its production capacities due to the escalating crisis in West Asia, according to the Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI).The disruption in global supply chains, triggered by...

New Delhi, April 7 Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will begin a three-day visit to Washington, D.C. on Wednesday to review bilateral trade and defense ties, and discuss the escalating crisis in West Asia.The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Misri's April 8-10 trip will provide an...

New Delhi, April 7 The government is considering a ₹2.5 lakh crore credit guarantee scheme to support businesses, especially MSMEs affected by the West Asia crisis, sources said.Under the scheme, a credit guarantee of about 90 per cent on loans of up to ₹100 crore would be provided to lenders...

New Delhi, April 6 The government on Monday extended the deadline for implementing strict energy efficiency standards, or the star labelling program, for countertop induction hobs to January 1, 2027, by six months, to promote electric cooking in the country.This is particularly significant in...

New Delhi, April 6 The government on Monday extended the implementation timeline for the mandatory quality control order (QCO) on certain electrical appliances by six months, until October.The QCO applies to all electrical appliances intended for household, commercial, or similar applications...